France 10 centimes 1921 - Lindauer

France · 1921 · 10 centimes

Circulating coinCommon

€0.49estimate

42,767,538coins minted

N321 KM866a GADOURY286

RAReference number RARA-4LFXJ

Circulating coin

Series of cupronickel 10 centimes by Lindauer (1917-1938)

The coin's story

This 10 centimes coin in cupronickel, 75% copper and 25% nickel, is pierced with a central hole. After a first trial in nickel in 1914, the type designed by Edmond-Émile Lindauer was struck for circulation in cupronickel from 1917. It remained in use until 1938. The obverse bears the RF monogram below a Phrygian cap adorned with a cockade, within an oak wreath, the reverse, the value around the hole and an olive branch. According to Numista, the coins of 1922 to 1927 were partly struck by the Société française de monnayage, at Poissy. The 1921 date has 42,767,538 pieces. The coin ceased to be legal tender on 20 March 1947.

ObverseThe RF Monogram

R F EM LINDAUER

Design: The letters R F on either side of the hole, below a Phrygian cap adorned with a cockade, within an oak wreath.
Signature: EM LINDAUER.

ELEngraved by Edmond-Émile Lindauer

ReverseThe Value

LIBERTÉ·ÉGALITÉ·FRATERNITÉ 10 CMES 1921

Design: The value on either side of the hole, surrounded by an olive branch whose base cuts the date.
Motto: LIBERTÉ·EGALITÉ FRATERNITÉ (Liberty, Equality, Fraternity).
Denomination: 10 CMES (10 centimes).
Date: 1921.

ELEngraved by Edmond-Émile Lindauer